The Ravi Coltrane Quintet storms into the Village Vanguard (178 7th Avenue South) now through October 27.
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But as he’s matured, his focus has become more exploratory, which is good for the music and its listeners. Coltrane has mixed it up with the likes of rapper. That was a crazy night to see, Coltrane on the Sony Hall stage with Rakim flowing with his crew; ironically the great Kenny Garrett was in the audience that night. Coltrane has also collaborated in varied configurations with such innovative musicians as harpist.
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